Posted in Automotive on May 20th, 2008
Lot’s of rumors are going around about Ford’s next Mustang. The current retro ‘Stang has sold very well, and it would be stupid to mess with the formula too much, but things must go on. Ford can’t sell a retro car forever but they can modernize a classic shape. The new Mustang’s release will come […]
Posted in Automotive, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices on May 20th, 2008
There are so many stories recently on how to save money at the pump and how to conserve gas. It only makes sense, considering regular unleaded gas has made it over the $4 a gallon mark in a few states. Two of the most common suggestions to stretch your gas tank are to slow down […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on May 20th, 2008
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 650,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks. The recall is to fix a faulty brake hose that could weaken brake power. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company is officially recalling the 2005-06 versions of the trucks with 5.4-liter three-valve engines. The brake […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on May 20th, 2008
The DOORKICK™ Offers Easy Way to Protect Car Doors Busy Mom Invents Affordable Auto Accessory to Shield Inside Door Panels SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Proving that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, a Sacramento woman’s startup company today unveiled The DOORKICK,TM the first ever protective pad designed to protect interior car doors. The product is the […]
Posted in Automotive, Ford, New cars, Trucks on May 20th, 2008
Ford’s full-size pickup sales have plunged about 23 percent in the past three years, due to record gas prices and a decline in the construction industry. Full-size trucks are big profit makers. So what is Ford to do? The company’s gas-friendly Focus has seen great sales numbers recently, but is not as much of a […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Financing, Gas Prices on May 19th, 2008
Chrysler’s $2.99-a-gallon guaranteed gas price promotion, Let’s Refuel America, has had such a high response that the company has decided to extend it until July 7 because of dealer and customer demand for more time. “Customers and dealers across America have told us they like the gas guarantee incentive option, so we are providing a […]
Posted in Automotive on May 19th, 2008
Kelley Blue Book has given its picks for the top 10 vehicles that are good for summer road trips. The autos encompass different vehicle categories to include different kinds of road trips. The list includes base prices, miles per gallon and different features. Click here for the complete photo gallery from CNNMoney.com. 1. Audi S5 […]
Posted in Auto loans, Automotive, Financing on May 16th, 2008
Chicago – Average auto debt per auto loan borrower nationally rose 0.13 percent in the fourth quarter to $12,738, according to a report from TransUnion.com. The largest state average was in Nevada at $16,133, followed by the District of Columbia at $15,818. The lowest average auto debt was in Michigan at $10,454. “It is not […]
Posted in Automotive, Cost of Ownership, Financing on May 16th, 2008
Detroit – The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.9 weeks of median family income in the first quarter of 2008, according to the latest Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is down 0.6 weeks from the fourth quarter and 1.1 weeks compared to a year ago. Including finance charges, […]
Posted in Automotive, Vehicle Sales on May 16th, 2008
Remember your older brother’s first car in the 90’s? It was that hideously-small, cramped, ugly, tin bubble Geo Metro. You crossed your fingers every time you got in the thing, hoping a semi wouldn’t change lanes next to you. The back seat was only big enough to fit a small child or someone with short […]
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